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Car Myths

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automotive1 year ago

"Debunking Car Myths: Reversing on a Cold Engine and Fuel Brand Switching"

Various car myths, from warming up the engine before driving to the belief that electric vehicles are less 'green' than ICE vehicles, are debunked. Other debunked myths include the idea that wearing a seatbelt can trap you in a crash, sticking to a single fuel brand for a car's performance, and the notion that driving barefoot is illegal. Additionally, the myth that big trucks are associated with small genitalia and the belief that manual cars are safer are also debunked.

automotive1 year ago

"Debunking the Dumbest Car Myths"

Drivers shared the dumbest car myths, including the belief in a secret 100+ MPG carburetor, the idea that +2 seats lower insurance rates, and the myth that wearing a seatbelt can trap you in a crash. Other myths include the idea that different gas companies have distinct fuel refining processes, the belief that driving barefoot is illegal, and the misconception that big trucks indicate small genitalia. Additionally, there are myths about electric vehicles being less green and worse for the environment due to power plant emissions and battery manufacturing, as well as the belief that warming up a car before driving is necessary and that engine braking causes wear.